Sex Trafficking
The Queen’s endorsement of the exploitation of women is devastating
Earlier this month, Her Majesty the Queen gave official honours to two people who have done more than most to hide the egregious violence experienced…
Why I resigned from the South African “Sex Work” Movement
Like many women in South Africa with first-hand experience of the sex trade, when I initially joined the Sisonke Movement of Sex Workers I was…
Rachel Moran appears on Ireland’s The Late Late Show
Rachel Moran was coerced into sex work in her early teens. She campaigned strongly for a new law, brought in last year, to criminalise the buying of sex. She tells Ryan why she believes a failure to fully enforce this new law is making the sex trade more dangerous.
Jane Fonda Introduces the Work of Embrace Dignity [VIDEO]
Jane Fonda introduces the work of Embrace Dignity Jane Fonda introduces the work of Embrace Dignity, Donor Direct Action’s front line partner in South Africa.…
What #MeToo Means To Sex Trafficking Victims
What #metoo means to sex trafficking victims October 19, 2017 | Frontline Women’s Fund Following an explosive New York Times article on sexual assault in Hollywood…
Will SA be the first African country to pass effective laws to end prostitution?
While it is widely acknowledged that existing laws governing prostitution in South Africa have done little for the well-being of people in prostitution in this country, it has still taken several years for any progress to be made regarding the amendment of laws pertaining to the sex trade.
Inga needs emergency shelter to escape abuse and build new life
Six years ago, Inga met Andris in Riga, Latvia. After a few months, Inga fell pregnant. Following the birth of their first daughter, Andris became physically…
This is how to end sex trafficking of South African women and girls
This is how to end sex trafficking of South African women and girls Dear friends, CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA – As Executive Director of Embrace Dignity,…
In-depth live interview of DDA partner Rachel Moran by well-known journalist Chris Hedges
Read and view the interview on The Real News Network
Why I am an activist
Rachel Moran became homeless at 14 and was prostituted on the streets of Dublin the following year. She left prostitution when she was 22 years…
Pop culture and the commercial sexual exploitation of women
One of our priorities at Donor Direct Action is to provide a platform for our partners to share news about their work and the issues…
For victims of trafficking, MARTA is there
We’re so encouraged when we hear stories of our partner organizations’ successes in making a difference in women’s lives. Here’s just one story of how…